The department must maintain copies of all claim resolution settlement agreements entered into between the parties and furnish copies of such agreements to any party actively negotiating a subsequent claim resolution settlement agreement with the worker on any allowed claim when requested. An employer may not consider a prior agreement when making a decision about hiring or the terms or conditions of employment.

NOTES:

Effective date2021 c 89: See note following RCW 42.56.230.
Rules2011 1st sp.s. c 37 §§ 302 and 303: See note following RCW 51.04.063.
FindingEffective date2011 1st sp.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 51.32.090.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 51.04.065

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.